An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

Things I actually hadn't been able to do for a long, long time. "I am really comfortable and happy with my stoma. I don't care what anyone thinks. Stomas save a lot of our lives." Moeed says ...

The South African Society of Ostomates (SASS) is a non-profit organisation formed by ostomates across southern Africa to ...

Discover how sensor technology and innovations like skin-friendly adhesives are pushing the market to new heightsRockville, MD, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2024, the global ostomy care ...

Helping avoid embarrassment, and garnering a greater understanding of the needs of people living with hidden illnesses such ...

[4] The application of these products affects the adhesion of the stoma equipment. One way to avoid this problem is to apply a topical steroid cream under occlusion by a hydrocolloid or other ...